Rising since 1986, #632 for boys today.
Popularity of Zayd since 1974
Babies named Zayd per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 141 |
| 2000s | 742 |
| 2010s | 1,815 |
| 2020s | 2,161 |
Meaning & origin
Zayd has seen a notable rise in popularity since the mid-1980s, climbing steadily to a rank of 632 in 2025, its peak year to date. The name is given to approximately 1 in every 3,864 boys, showing a growing preference among parents, particularly in states like Minnesota, Washington, and New York. Rooted in Arabic as a name meaning 'increase' or 'abundance,' Zayd carries deep historical significance as the name of Zayd ibn Harithah, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad. This dual appeal of a strong, concise sound and rich cultural heritage has propelled Zayd from relative obscurity in the 1970s to a modern favorite.
Zayd is derived from the Arabic root z-y-d, meaning 'to increase' or 'to grow.' It was the name of Zayd ibn Harithah, the adopted son of the Prophet Muhammad, and has been a traditional name among Muslims for centuries.
Where Zayd is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zayd” around the world
Where Zayd lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
480
babies in 2024
Ireland
9
babies in 2025
Quebec
55
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Zayd
Names that share Zayd's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Layla, Amina, Noor, Hana, Maya, Anissa, Ayah, Maliha, Rahma, Saba, Saida, Saniyah, Zayda, Ameenah, Faiza, Israa, Rakiya, Sabriya, Safaa, Sakinah, Yaminah, Aayat, Fajr, Hasna, Hiyab, Inayah, Jalilah, Kamillah, Lamyah, Nabiha, Sakeenah, Saniyyah, Sharia, Shazia, Taqwa, Zakyah, Yamel, Amanat, Elahi, Haniyyah, Hidayah, Ibtisam, Kalimah, Misbah, Nusaibah, Radiah, Sabriyah, Samiyyah, Shatha, Tauheedah, Wajiha
Brothers: Amir, Omar, Yusuf, Tariq, Khalid, Anas, Faisal, Jabril, Nasir, Taha, Wali, Yasir, Zaine, Amaar, Hesham, Maliki, Nadeem, Nafis, Nahmir, Nassir, Raza, Shahid, Siraj, Talha, Yamir, Zackaria, Adib, Altariq, Antar, Hatim, Idriss, Muneer, Nahzir, Raheel, Riad, Ansar, Arsal, Ashaad, Haaris, Harith, Muzammil, Nazire, Radwan, Razi, Saabir, Yaasir, Yusha
